2020 ELECTIONS
At the annual meeting on March 7, 2020, we opened nominations from the floor for the following Board positions:
President-Elect, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and five Board Members-At-Large. A brief description of each position can be found below.
President-Elect – The President-Elect succeeds to the Presidency at the expiration of the President’s term, or earlier should that office become vacant for any reason. The President-Elect shall preside at meetings of the Society in the absence of the President and Vice President. This is a three year commitment, starting as President-Elect, then President, then Past President. The President-Elect serves as chair of the judicial committee. He/She will also serve on the PA-Board of Medical Examiners Liaison Committee as well as the CME committee.
Vice President – The Vice President shall assume the duties of the President and preside at meetings in his/her absence. He/She will serve as chair of the Elections committee. He/She will also serve on the Reimbursement committee.
Secretary – The Secretary shall keep minutes of all meetings of the organization, be responsible for all organization communications, and notify members of all meetings. He/She will chair the IT committee.
Treasurer – The Treasurer shall maintain accurate records of the financial status of the organization. He/she shall, at the annual meeting, give a full report to the membership. He/She will serve on the CME committee and Membership committee.
Board Member at Large – Five Board Members at Large will serve on the Board of Directors as voting members. They will serve on various committees as appointed by the President or Committee Chair.
No experience is necessary. Membership in both ASPA and AAPA is required. We will continue to take nominations for each of the above positions until April 15, 2020. Names of individuals nominated will be posted at for a period of one week beginning April 16. Voting will be done by electronic ballot beginning April 23 and will remain open through April 30. Every ASPA member in good standing will be given the opportunity to vote during this time; an e-mail will be sent with a link to the ballot. Elected Board members will be announced on May 15 after verifying membership in ASPA and AAPA and the new Board of Directors will take office beginning July 1, 2020.
To nominate yourself or someone else, please e-mail pharrels@samford.edu.